Welcome Session / Opening Remarks
Welcome to Departure Festival & Conference and Radiodays North America - two platforms united by a shared belief in the power of music, media, and storytelling to shape culture. This […]
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Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Music, Radio & Regulation – An Open Discussion
Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAt last fall’s CRTC hearing on Canadian Content – The Path Forward, broadcasters and music industry groups called for urgent updates to the regulatory framework. Issues included Cancon definitions and […]
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The New Architecture of Influence: How Creators Are Reshaping Entertainment and Brands
Departure House 58 Berkeley St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaLeading social creators, talent agents, and talent development executives come together to unpack how the creator economy has evolved into a fully functioning entertainment and business ecosystem. Today’s creators are […]
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Tweets, Tariffs, and Tracks: The Canada-U.S. Relationship and What It Means for Music
Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAs headlines from Washington increasingly intersect with decisions in Canada's music boardrooms and recording studios, understanding that connection has never mattered more for our industry. In this fireside chat, Mitch […]
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Built to Break Through: Hollywood Jade x Rêve
Departure House 58 Berkeley St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaHollywood Jade—fresh off his win on The Traitors Canada—joins forces with breakout pop artist Rêve for a candid fireside conversation on what it really takes to break through in today’s […]
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BBC Radio 6 Music: Why Curated Music Radio Can Still Win
Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaBBC Radio 6 Music is one of the UK’s most distinctive music brands - a home for listeners who value discovery, depth and genuine musical passion. Built on trust, taste […]
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If You Knew Better: From Label Executive to Podcast Powerhouse – An Executive Keynote Conversation with Amber Grimes
Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAmber Grimes has built her career at the intersection of music, strategy, and culture. From leading Artist & Label Partnerships at Spotify to serving as EVP & GM of LVRN […]
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The Indie Advantage: Scaling With Partners, Not Compromises
Departure House 58 Berkeley St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAs independent music continues to expand globally, artists and labels are redefining what growth requires. The most resilient indie models focus on partnership rather than control, providing access to capital, […]
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Trust Issues: Navigating a New Era of Populism
Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaIn this age of all-caps opinions passing for political discourse, we’ll hear from the frontlines… hosts who are successfully making programs that privilege facts and build audiences, whether it’s on […]
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The Audio One-Two Punch: How Radio and Podcasting Work Together
Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRadio and podcasting aren't competitors - they're the ultimate combination. In this session, Tom Webster will share new research on how radio delivers unmatched reach and frequency while podcasting delivers […]
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Opening Remarks
Bluma Appel Theatre (St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts) 27 Front St E, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin us as we kick off our first day at the Bluma Appel Theatre as part of Departure Festival & Conference, welcoming a global community of artists, creators, executives, and […]
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Where the Money Moves: Advertising, Audio & the Future of Media Investment
Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAdvertising dollars are the clearest signal of where media power is shifting. In this keynote and executive conversation, WPP Media CEO Kevin Johnson unpacks how global brands are allocating billions […]